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The Reasons Behind Our Christmas Decorations - Why We Go Nuts for Lights, Trees and Tinsel
November 25, 2019For many, November kicks off a familiar ritual. We clear the mantle, drag a horde of holiday nicknacks out of storage, and start picking apart our tangled nests of lights. A prickly tree makes a rare appearance indoors. Pine cones, garlands, sleighs, candy canes, and somehow even nutcrackers all become a big deal almost overnight. Every surface in sight is...[...] -
Tips on Hanging Your Outdoor Christmas Lights
November 5, 2019Before we get started on the how-to portion of this article, we need to say a thing or two about having your Christmas lights hung by a professional light-hanging company. People who hang Christmas lights professionally are a great resource for homeowners. They have all the gear necessary for doing a safe and thorough job. Many of them are...[...] -
Christmasworld 2019 Frankfurt, Germany
February 6, 201922 years ago my plan was to take a temporary job with a Christmas lighting company. Make a little money to help pay the bills and then move on with my life. After all, no one can actually earn a living in the Christmas business. That’s just crazy! Well, here I am, more than two decades later. That temporary job...[...] - Light Installation, Christmas Lights, Christmas Lights and Décor & Professional Christmas Installers
C9 Bulk Light Line Vs. C9 Stringer LED Light Sets: Which Should You Be Using?
November 16, 2018If there’s one problem that has plagued nearly every amateur who’s ever tried to set up a top-tier Christmas light display, it’s what to do with extra light line. You don’t have to be a pro to notice it in your own neighborhood: Those points on an otherwise perfectly lit perimeter where the installer suddenly realized their string was several...[...] - Christmas Trees, Decorative Lighting, Christmas Time, Christmas Traditions & Christmas Lights and Décor
What Type of Christmas Tree Decorator Are You?
October 23, 2018What type of Christmas tree decorator are you? Does your tree reflect your personality? Maybe you match it to the decor in your home? Or maybe you go for a specific theme? Through the years the style of the Christmas trees has changed with the times and culture from a traditionally tinsel dripped creation with bold bulb lights, to something that's a personal...[...] -
Freshen Up Your Facade: Tips to Boost Your Curb Appeal for the Holiday Season
October 11, 2018The holiday season is the time when families bundle up, pile into their cars and drive around taking in all the glimmering holiday lights. But don’t forget: While onlookers are cruising through your neighborhood, they’re not just marveling at the animatronic reindeer — they’re also sizing up your curb appeal. After all, it’s impossible for them to “Ooh!” and “Aah!”...[...] -
LED Christmas Lights: Illuminate Your House This Christmas Season
August 6, 2018You must be a Christmas decorating and lighting enthusiast, right? How do we know that? Because you’re here -- reading about decorating and lighting your house for Christmas. If you’ve never decorated your house in a real amped up way, you’ve come to the right place. At Christmas Designers, we can help you achieve your wants and desires for a...[...] -
The Benefits of LED Christmas Lights
July 31, 2018The Christmas season just would not be the same without shimmery, sparkly lights to illuminate everything and make the holiday even more shiny and bright. When it comes to picking the lights that will adorn your tree and home, you have many choices. LED Christmas lights are one of the best choices that are on the market today. If you...[...] -
Virtual Christmas Light Tour!—The Eastern USA
December 20, 2017We're continuing our tour across the United States to bring the best and brightest Christmas attractions to you. Picking up in Mississippi, we'll weave our way around the Eastern half of the US, stopping at some amazing holiday lights and sights, until we make it to Florida. We hope each stop fills you with joy and inspiration this holiday season...[...] -
Don't Let Your Holiday Take a Tragic Turn Because of Your Christmas Tree
December 18, 2017Christmas trees add lots of joy and beauty to our households every holiday season. But let’s face it – they also add a bit of risk. By just heeding a few common sense Christmas tree safety tips, you can help ensure that the most wonderful time of the year doesn’t turn into the most tragic. Christmas Tree Safety is Worth...[...] - Christmas Lights, Christmas Time, Christmas Traditions, Commercial Christmas Decorations & Christmas Lights and Décor
Virtual Christmas Light Tour! — The Western USA
December 4, 2017We're touring 21-states worth of dazzling light displays starting in Texas, heading westward, and looping back around and down to Louisiana. View LED forest, enchanted train rides, and luminous desserts from the comfort of your own home. Take some notes while you're at it, these bold light shows may inspire you to take your own holiday display to the next...[...] -
What is the Difference Between the Types of White LED Christmas Lights?
November 28, 2017Multiple colors of white LEDs can be used when done properly. In the above picture, 2800 Kelvin Warm Whites are complemented by trees with 6000 Kelvin Cool White. How many different ways can you say "white"? Really only one way - assuming you're speaking only one language. How many different ways can you 'see' white? Lots of different ways...[...] -
Pro Grade LED Christmas Lights versus Retail Grade
November 20, 2017Which grade of Christmas Designers' LED Christmas lights will be the right lights for you? As you likely know if you're already a Christmas Designers’ customer, we offer two different grades of LED Christmas lights: a Retail Grade and a Pro Grade. We offer the two different grades of LED lights simply for the convenience of our customers; we want...[...] -
From Edison to LED - The Complete History of Christmas Lights
November 9, 2017If you’re like me, you grew up surrounded by Christmas lights every December– and you loved it. From the smell of evergreen trees to the nip of the cold winter weather, when December rolls around we’re instantly filled with a feeling of warmth and joy because we know it’s Christmas time. Let’s face it, though, without Christmas lights– it just...[...] -
How Are Colors Created in LED Christmas Lights?
October 28, 2017In the long and interesting history of Christmas lights, nothing has shined as brightly as the light-emitting diode (or LED). But what makes LED Christmas lights such a powerful light source? And how are colors created in LEDs? The process that creates the light which emits from the LED is the same as with incandescent lights, electricity is consumed and...[...] -
What are LED String Lights?—A Quick Guide to Holiday Lighting Types
October 24, 2017With an abundance of information (and misinformation) available on new and old lighting technologies, it’s hard to know which to choose for your holiday decorating. To help you make an informed decision of your own below is some straightforward information on the types of lighting options available to you. LED The term “LED light” refers to a lighting type that...[...] -
Comparing C9 LED Retrofit Bulbs to C9 LED Stringer Christmas Lights
October 13, 2017C9 LED Retrofit Bulb Light Line versus C9 Stringer Light Sets When shopping for LED lights, Christmas enthusiasts and commercial Christmas buyers are often faced with a decision: whether to buy a C9 LED retrofit bulb and light line or a stringer light set. Or both! It's a question that can be rather confusing for a newbie to the world...[...] -
5 Tips for Winning Your Community’s Christmas Lighting Contest
October 10, 2017For nearly a century, decorating our homes with Christmas lights and decorations has been an American tradition. What began in the 1920’s with the first residential light show eventually expanded to become a hallmark of suburban life over the next fifty years Christmas. But it wasn’t until the 70’s that America took its newfound Christmas lighting fascination to the next...[...] -
Winter Decorations: After Christmas Decorating Ideas
January 27, 2017It can be so difficult to find winter decorations that don't shout Christmas. Here are a few ideas around the house for tasteful after-Christmas winter decorations. Winter Home Decor Winter Decorations from The House of Smiths Winter Mantle Decorations Winter Tablescape Winter Mudroom Winter Vases Vases make fantastic decor items because they can be placed anywhere around the...[...] -
Christmas Light Storage: Best Practices and Tips
January 14, 2017There's no denying it: this time of year can be just a little bit sad. Another wonderful holiday season has come to an end. All that remains is the cleanup - and for some of us, maybe a bit of personal recovery time, too! But though putting away your lights at season's end may not be quite as joyful as...[...] -
How Long Do You Leave Christmas Lights Up?
January 9, 2017OK, fess up: Are your Christmas lights still up? If so, you're not alone. Christmas was weeks ago, and yet you can still find the occasional house with Christmas lights on display. No judgment being passed here. (Hey - we're in the business of selling Christmas lights. So it would suit us just fine if everyone left their lights in place...[...] -
The 30 Wildest Home Christmas Light Displays
December 13, 2016Christmas Enthusiasts around the world put their creativity and love of Christmas lights together with the music of the holidays to create amazing light shows. Come see our collection of wild and crazy home Christmas light displays. 1. Preston Family in Kingman, AZ 2. Lights on Pascolo in Chaska, MN 3. Kloos Family in East Brunswick, NJ 4...[...] -
Voted Best Outdoor Christmas Lights From GMA and The SweetHome
December 9, 2016The editors of The SweetHome were on GMA sharing their picks for the top Christmas lights on the market. After extensive testing, they chose Christmas Designers' 5 mm wide angle conical lights as the best outdoor Christmas lights! Ganda Suthivarakom, editor of The Sweethome, and ABC...[...] -
DIY Professional-Quality Christmas Light Photos
December 5, 2016Add to Your Treasure Trove of Christmas Memories with Professional-Quality Christmas Light Photos Christmas comes but only once each year. And each passing holiday season offers you the opportunity to add to your stash of precious Christmas memories. But there's no better way to supplement those memories than through the magic of photography. The Christmas season provides many photographic opportunities...[...] -
LED Christmas Lights Offer the Best Value For Your Money
November 25, 2016For hundreds of years, the go-to light for celebrating Christmas was the candle. The warm, cheery glow of candlelight no doubt added an elegant touch to many a Christmas tree in bygone years. But candlelit Christmas trees also sparked many a house fire that in a flash transformed a happy holiday into a terrible tragedy. All of that changed...[...] -
Let the Countdown Begin: Christmas Light Switch-On Day
November 19, 2016Build excitement for the season by counting down the days to turning on your Christmas lights. Switch-on day: the day that Christmas lights are switched on for the season. It's a day that all Christmas Enthusiasts look forward to with great anticipation. Because for a Christmas Enthusiast, switch-on day represents the true beginning of the Christmas season. For many Christmas...[...] -
Substandard Christmas Light Retailers - Beware!
November 16, 2016We came across a recent news story that was kind of humorous, in a way. And in another way, a little bit spooky. We thought we'd share it with you. It seems that in the Philippines, the government takes the quality of Christmas lights rather seriously. According to the news story, a governmental department called the Department of Trade and...[...] -
Christmas Lights and Decorations for Apartment, Townhome, or Condo Balconies
November 15, 2016Much of the information we provide about installing Christmas lights and decorations is focused on homeowners. But that's not really fair! After all, millions of Christmas Enthusiasts aren't homeowners. Instead, they live in apartments, townhomes, and condos. But there's no reason that these millions of Christmas Enthusiasts can't participate in the Christmas decorating fun. Because even if you don't live...[...] -
Kids and Christmas Lights: A Recipe for Fun, a Bit of Chaos, and Priceless, Precious Memories
November 11, 2016Have you seen the Christmas comedy classic: National Lampoon's Holiday Vacation? If so, you're sure to remember Clark Griswold's ultra-ambitious Christmas light project for his home. His would be a home that could be seen from space, by golly. He had strung so many lights on his house that when they were all turned on, the power company had to...[...] -
Light Stakes: Simple Tools for Creating the Most Impressive Christmas Light Displays
November 8, 2016Your Christmas light display last year - was it all you had hoped for? When you stood back and surveyed your handiwork from the curbside, were you satisfied with it? Was it everything you'd expected it to be? Or did you experience a tiny tinge of disappointment? Perhaps you felt that your display was missing something, just some final touch...[...] -
17 Ways to Decorate Inside With Christmas Wreaths
November 6, 2016Christmas time is fast approaching and with it comes the time to start decorating! For those full of the holiday spirit, decorating is a fun and creative time, and for those who are not quite in the holiday spirit, this time of year can be full of stress and hair-pulling. Regardless of which category you fall into, these 17 ways...[...] -
Add a Unique Look to Your Outdoor Christmas Display with Animated Snowfall Tubes
October 28, 2016Would you like to add a unique and enchanting dimension to your outdoor Christmas display this season? Consider hanging a number of animated snowfall tubes within the winter-bare foliage of your trees. Animated snowfall tubes - also called falling snow lights - consist of a series of brilliant white LED lights that illuminate sequentially from top to bottom within a clear...[...] -
How Long Do LED Christmas Lights Really Last?
October 19, 2016Today's question is one that we're asked quite frequently. Chuck in Omaha is the latest to ask us this question: How long do LED Christmas lights last? Before I get into the details of actually answering the question, I'd like to post a little editorial preamble… Be Careful Who You Ask We take pains here at Christmas Designers to be...[...] -
What is the Most Popular Style of LED Christmas Light?
October 10, 2016Today we’re answering one of the most frequently asked questions we receive and that’s, what is the most popular style of Christmas light you sell? That's a question we get asked all the time by people trying to decide which lights they should buy. It's a natural question to ask, and it's also a very easy question to answer. Because...[...] -
6 Common Christmas Lighting Mistakes That YOU Aren't Going to Make
October 5, 2016I work in the Christmas business all year long. And because of that, I think sometimes people wonder if maybe I get a little bit jaded about Christmas: Since I'm around Christmas-related activity all the time, doesn't that blunt the joy and excitement of Christmas when the holiday season rolls around? Nope. I'm happy to say that it doesn't. Mostly...[...] -
From Candlelight to LEDs: A Brief History of Christmas Lights
October 4, 2016It's Christmastime, 1880. A train full of weary travelers winds its way across the rural New Jersey countryside. Some of the passengers doze fitfully, lulled by the rhythmic clickity-click of the rails. Others gaze idly into the darkness, huddling against the cold. All is quiet among the weary travelers save for the occasional murmur of conversation and sighs of boredom...[...] -
You'll Pay a Bit More For Our Minleon Retrofit Bulbs. And You'll Be Glad You Did…
August 27, 2016Christmas Enthusiasts are just like everyone else when it comes to shopping: we're all looking for the best bargains available. ...And that certainly applies to shopping for Christmas lights. Most Christmas Enthusiasts are willing to spend big bucks on their Christmas decorations. But like everyone else, they want the best value possible from each dollar spent. That's one of the...[...] -
Do Your LED Christmas Lights Suck? Two Golden Rules for Avoiding Christmas Light Suckiness
August 24, 2016For some time now, lots of people -- us included -- have been heralding LED Christmas Lights as a wonderful innovation. We, and many others, have for years proclaimed LED Christmas Lights as a great boon to Christmas Enthusiasts. But some of you just aren't seeing it. Instead, lots of Christmas Enthusiasts remain unconvinced about the advantages of LEDs over...[...] -
Christmas Lights All Year Round
August 6, 2016Do you pack away your Christmas lights at the end of each holiday season? Do you take them all down, carefully place them in containers, and put them in storage? Do your lights languish out-of-sight and out-of-mind, hidden away in the dark of a closet or attic from July to November? If so, what a waste! Why limit your lights...[...] -
Christmas Light Recycling: Where and How to Recycle Your Old Lights
January 21, 2016Decorating the house for Christmas can be some real fun. With lights and decorations, the house gets a nice festive feel, and it helps everyone get into the holiday spirit. While decorations and lights might be great to put up and nice to have around, nobody really enjoys the part where you remove the decorations and pack them away for...[...] -
The Top 10 Christmas Light Shows of 2015
December 21, 2015For most people, decorating the home for Christmas is just a nice way to make the house a little more festive and spread some holiday cheer. For others, it offers a chance to go over the top and make a display that will really get some attention. Elaborate Christmas light shows are nothing new, but in recent years, it has...[...] -
Christmas Light Laws: Silly or Necessary?
December 15, 2015If you enter a frog in a frog-jumping contest in California, and your frog suffers the misfortune of dying during the contest, you can't eat the frog. It's the law. In Mississippi, if you bang your thumb with a hammer and let slip a foul word, you'd better be alone. Because if 2 or more people hear you swear, it could...[...] -
23 Creative Front Porch Christmas Decorating Ideas
December 12, 2015Christmas is fast approaching, and for those still engulfed in decorating, the last couple weeks left may be more panicked than usual, especially for those trying to think outside the box for this year’s holiday décor. But all one really needs is an idea, one tiny detail, that just may bring together an entire room, or in this case, a porch...[...] -
Do Christmas Lights Contain Lead?
December 2, 2015The answer is yes: most Christmas lights do contain trace amounts of lead. So do miniblinds. And some cosmetic products. And extension cords. And computer cords. And batteries. And the power cords of essentially every single item of electrically powered equipment in your home. And even the soil in your lawn. And that "lead-free" plumbing that delivers drinking water to...[...] -
How to Win Your Community's Christmas Lighting Contest
November 27, 2015Christmas will be here before you know it. And this year, as always, lots of communities around the nation will hold Christmas lighting contests. It's become a very popular Christmastime tradition. And though there's only one first-place winner for each contest, it's a win-win for everyone involved - the participants, the spectators, and the community at large. But if you're...[...] - Light Installation, Christmas Lights, Ask Jason, Christmas Lights and Décor & Professional Christmas Installers
Ask Jason: Why Use 5 mm Wide Angle Conical LED Christmas Lights Instead of M5 Lights?
November 19, 2015Hi Jason, Can you explain why someone would want to use a 5 mm Wide Angle Conical Christmas light as opposed to the classic bulb design of the M5? - Chris Hi Chris, Thanks for asking; that's actually a very important question. It's important because I feel that lots of Christmas Enthusiasts as well as casual Christmas lighters are...[...] -
The Magical Charm of Snowfall Tubes
November 17, 2015We sell many wonderful products at Christmas Designers. But one of our very favorite products tends to fly under the radar a little bit. And that's a shame, because it means lots of Christmas Enthusiasts are missing out on one of the most delightful of holiday decorations: animated snowfall tubes. Enchanting, and a Little Bit Magical The very best Christmas...[...] -
Decorating Your Apartment, Townhome, or Condo Balcony for Christmas
November 16, 2015One of life's greatest joys for many Christmas Enthusiasts is decorating the outsides of their homes for Christmas. Getting all the lights out of storage, clambering up ladders, and attaching the lights to eaves and trees is a yearly ritual - one that spells the beginning of the holiday season for millions of Christmas Enthusiasts worldwide. But there's a problem...[...] -
The Top 5 Mistakes People Make When Buying Christmas Lights
November 12, 2015This is the time of year that Christmas Enthusiasts dream about for months on end - it's time to decorate for Christmas. Part of decorating for Christmas, of course, involves shopping for Christmas lights. And that can be fun, too. But that fun can be spoiled - or at least tainted a bit - when Christmas Enthusiasts make some common...[...] -
Tap Into the Power of "Color Consolidation" for Your Christmas Light Display
November 9, 2015Strength lies in numbers. Power derives from strength. These two truisms can help you elevate your Christmas light display from the ordinary to the exceptional. Unfortunately, it's a concept that too few Christmas Enthusiasts utilize in designing their light displays. The Common and the Ordinary We've noticed a trend as of late. It seems that the go-to color scheme that...[...] -
What Is Your Christmas Lighting Style?
November 6, 2015Have you ever thought about how much of an impact the word 'style' has upon your life? Because it's certainly true that style does impact your life; it impacts all of us. The impact that style can have upon our lives is pretty substantial. In many cases, the influence of style can even cause us to do some rather strange...[...] -
Planning a Christmas Lighting Program for Your Home
October 30, 2015If you're an experienced Christmas Enthusiast, then you probably already know exactly what you're going to do for this year's Christmas light display. You've likely decided about the lights you'll be installing, and where you'll be installing them. But if you're a newbie Christmas Enthusiast, you probably don't have it all planned out. You probably don't know which lights to...[...] -
Ask Jason: What is the Difference Between Christmas Lights Used by Homeowners and What Professionals Use?
October 24, 2015Hi Jason, what is the difference in the Christmas lights and materials that professional Christmas installers use compared to what the average homeowner uses? - Henry Hi Henry, That's a great question. But like the answers to a great many of questions, the answer to this question begins with: "It depends…" Because in reality, you could break homeowners...[...] -
How to Outline a Commercial Building with C9 Christmas Lights
October 21, 2015Christmas is all encompassing. The Christmas spirit isn't something that you experience only at home. When it's that time of year, you feel the Christmas spirit all the time, and everywhere you go. So does everybody else. When people are out and about during the holiday season, they expect to see lots of grand displays of Christmas lights - and...[...] -
How to Use Ground Stake Lighting to Brighten Your Christmas Display
October 9, 2015Your Christmas light display last year - was it all you had hoped for? When you stood back and surveyed your handiwork from curbside, were you satisfied with it? Was it everything you'd expected it to be? Or did you experience a tiny tinge of disappointment? Perhaps you felt that your display was missing something, just some final touch of...[...] -
Decorating Outdoor Trees with LED Snowfall Tubes
September 29, 2015Have you included some of our LED Animated Snowfall tubes in your outdoor Christmas decorations? If not, you might want to consider doing so. Because snowfall tubes can add sort of a unique, mystical element to your outdoor holiday décor. If you haven't yet seen our snowfall tubes in action, take a look at the video above. There are many different...[...] -
Which Is the Best LED Mini Light Style?
August 28, 2015Which LED mini light is the very best LED mini light? That's a tough question to answer! Because there's a jumble of variables to consider when selecting the best mini light for any particular purpose. But certain lights might be the better choice for certain jobs. So let's discuss the most popular styles of mini lights, and the advantages of...[...] -
LED Buyer's Guide: How to Get the Best Bang for Your Buck
June 6, 2015Not so very long ago, LED Christmas lights were the new kids on the block. Traditional incandescent lights were the most popular type of Christmas lights, as they had been for many decades. But in just a few short years, that changed. LED lights became more and more popular. And now, because of the many unique benefits they offer, LED...[...] -
Are there Christmas Lights Made in the USA?
February 20, 2015"Do You Sell Any Christmas Lights that are Made in the USA?" That's a question that we hear frequently at Christmas Designers, and truthfully - though we'll admit that we may get a bit tired of repeatedly answering that question - we're not really tired of hearing the question. The reason is because that question indicates some good things...[...] -
LED Christmas Lights: An Incandescent vs LED Grudge Match
November 8, 2014Understanding the Differences Between Incandescent and LED Christmas Lights Once upon a time - and not so terribly long ago - candles ruled the roost when it came to decorative Christmas lighting. Candles, in fact, were the go-to choice for many centuries simply because they were essentially the only practical choice. But then an invention by one Thomas Alva Edison...[...] -
LED Lighting for Every Season
September 5, 2014LED Christmas lights are great for celebrating all seasons. According to an old song (and an even older book of the Bible), "to everything there is a season." That age-old wisdom also applies to modern LED lighting. For every season, there are colors that are most particularly appropriate. After all, we associate certain sights, sounds and moods with each...[...] -
Are You a Christmas Light Newbie?
August 18, 2014Is this year going to be your very first time putting up Christmas lights? Here's a little bit of practical advice for helping you off to a smooth start. OK, you've decided. This year is going to be the year you take the plunge. This year, you're going to join the ever-growing group of Christmas Enthusiasts who make Christmas so...[...] -
Planning Your Holiday Display for This Season? Don't Forget the Greenery!
August 8, 2014The very best Christmas displays aren't only about colorful Christmas lights. As any self-respecting Christmas Enthusiast knows, the primary colors of Christmas are red and green. But do you know why green is a primary Christmas color? It's because of the centuries-old tradition of making greenery a part of Christmas celebrations. It’s a tradition that took root through the...[...] -
Easily Build Your Own C7 and C9 Light Line
April 21, 2014Build-Your-Own C7 and C9 Light Lines: Not Just For Professionals When you're looking to buy light lines for your Christmas lighting project, your choices really boil down to two options: 1. Buy ready-made stringer sets that are ready to use right out of the box 2. Buy empty socket light lines, bulbs and fittings, and build your own custom-made light...[...] -
Storage Tips for Christmas Light Sets
January 6, 2014We all know that scene from National Lampoons when Clark brings out the tubs of lights, and to the utter dismay of his son, they are all tangled in a huge ball. Doesn’t really scream FUN! So, in order to avoid this scenario, we have a few great tips that are sure to make the weekend in November a...[...] -
Want the Best Bang for your Buck? Buy Minleon LED Retrofit Bulbs.
December 17, 2013Minleon LED Retrofit Bulbs If you're a Christmas enthusiast shopping for LED Christmas lighting, you're faced with sort of a 'good news - bad news' scenario. The good news is that you have a vast array of products and price ranges to choose from. The bad news is that you have a vast array of products and price ranges to...[...] -
Shopping for LED Christmas Lights? Don't be Motley Fooled.
November 24, 2013If you've spent any time at all on our website, you know that we're very high on LED Christmas lights. We consider them the far better choice over incandescents for Christmas enthusiasts and professional installers. And it's not just because we sell them. After all, there's still some demand for incandescent lights, so we sell those too. So whether you...[...] -
Knowing Where to Buy LED Christmas Lights is the Key to Christmas Lighting Success
October 29, 2013The Best Buys in Christmas Lights? Undisputedly LEDs. Here's Why… From candles to LED Christmas lights, a lot has changed in the past 100 years. For many centuries, if you wanted to light up your home with bright and cheery Christmas lights, you had one choice - fire. Lamps and candles were just about the only options available, with candles...[...] -
What is the Difference Between Half Wave and Full Wave LED Christmas Lights?
October 16, 2013Full Wave LED Christmas Lights: A Quicker Flicker Can Make a Difference When you're shopping for LED Christmas lights, you should be aware of the difference between full-wave lights and half-wave lights. All LED Christmas lights are either full wave or half wave, and we do offer both varieties in our online store. All of the professional/commercial grade lights we...[...] -
C6 LED Christmas Lights Might be Just Right
October 13, 2013C6 LED Christmas Lights Look Great in a Wide Variety of Lighting Applications C6 LED Christmas lights are also known as the diamond light thanks to the beautiful illumination created from the intricate facets on the surface of the bulbs. Everyone remembers the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. It's the story of a little girl who (quite rudely...[...] -
What You Should Know Before Buying White LED Christmas Lights
October 2, 2013White is white, right? Wrong. When it comes to buying LED Christmas lights, if you want white, you're going to have to clarify that decision just a bit. Because as it turns out, there's really no such thing as "just white" - at least when it comes to LED lights. In fact, there are three variations of white LEDs: warm...[...] -
The Best All-Around LED Christmas Lights for Outdoor Holiday Displays
September 20, 2013Best LED Christmas Lights for Outdoor Lighting Approach a group of experts in any field, and ask a question that begins with: "What's the best all-around…," and you're likely to end up with a lively discussion on your hands. That's because defining "the best" of anything is usually rather difficult. And the varying opinions and experiences of those with knowledge...[...] -
Versatile and Fun Holispheres Help Light Up Christmas and Beyond
September 13, 2013Have a Holiday Ball With HoliSpheres When you buy Christmas decorations that are easy to use, easy to store, and suitable for use on many occasions throughout the year, you're getting great value for your money. And that's the case with Holispheres. Holispheres are simple in design; it's one of those products that make you wonder why nobody thought of...[...] -
M5 LED Christmas Lights
July 30, 2013M5 LED Christmas Lights Offer Great Versatility for Both Indoor and Outdoor Use Is it an outie or an innie? That's a question that might cross one's mind during a bout of self-absorbed naval gazing. But it's also a question that might come to mind when you're planning this year's Christmas light display. That's because some LED Christmas bulbs...[...] -
Why Buy LED Christmas Lights
July 16, 2013Once upon a time candles were used to add decorative lights to Christmas trees. There's no doubt that a Christmas tree lit with the bright and cheery light of candles was a beautiful sight. There's also no doubt that many a home was reduced to a pile of cinders and ashes as a result of the combination of candles and...[...] -
The Often Overlooked and Misunderstood C6 LED Christmas Lights
May 14, 2013When it comes to wrapping trees and scattering the foliage with LED Christmas light sets, most people, ourselves included, use 5 mm Wide Angle Conical light set. Conicals are by far the most popular LED set we sell and look great for foliage lighting. We also see a number of people going with M5 light sets, which have a similar...[...] -
Are you a Christmas Enthusiast? Do You Strive to Make Clark Griswold Look Like a Christmas Amateur?
April 10, 2013It's no secret that not everyone can install Christmas lights like a pro. In fact, most people are more than content to go down to their local big box store, buy a few boxes of inexpensive Christmas lights and randomly string them around their yard. But then there are those folks that don't just want to keep up with the...[...] -
When is it Appropriate to Turn on My Christmas Lights for the Season?
November 10, 2012Many people often wonder when is it appropriate to turn on my Christmas lights for the holiday season.... Traditionally, Thanksgiving weekend has been the unofficial start of the Christmas decorating season and many people light everything up even later, using December 1st as their target date. But recently we've seen more and more people begin to break tradition and choose...[...] -
Made In the USA Christmas Lights? Can I buy American Made Christmas Lights?
October 8, 2012One of the most frequently asked questions we get is, "Do you sell made in the USA Christmas lights?" Many of us strive to buy USA made products as often as possible, and it can be frustrating when we have no other option but to buy something that was made in China, Vietnam or India. Most Americans that are at...[...] -
What are the Best LED Christmas Lights to Use for My Christmas Lighting Project?
March 7, 2012When it comes to LED Christmas Lights, the lens design options are impressive. But at the same time it's confusing as to which design works best in various lighting applications. We receive a lot of calls and emails from customers that are overwhelmed by the number of options available for LED Christmas lights. It wasn't that long ago that Christmas...[...] -
How Long Do LED Christmas Lights Last?
March 1, 2012One of the most often asked questions we get from customers is, "How long do LED Christmas lights last?". This question is completely understandable. LED Christmas lights are not cheap and while everyone has heard about the great power savings and the recent improvements in LED technology, people are still concerned whether or not the upfront expense of buying LEDs...[...] -
C7 and C9 Light Line Spools - Installing Empty Socket Light Line
January 12, 2012When it comes to C7 and C9 LED Christmas lights, you have a choice of either using a pre-molded stringer set which have bulbs that are already attached to the cord, or you can go with what is referred to as empty socket light line and add your own bulbs. Most professionals and experienced Christmas enthusiasts prefer the empty socket...[...] -
Understanding LED Christmas Lights - Removable Bulb versus Non Removable
January 2, 2012Anyone that has ever installed Christmas lights has no doubt run into the problem of having one light bulb fall out of the line causing the whole set to go out. While the problem of one bulb burns out the whole set goes out is no longer much of an issue, outages caused by missing bulbs continues to be a...[...] -
Understanding the Difference Between C7/C9 LED Stringer Sets and Empty Socket Light Line with Retrofit LED Bulbs
December 9, 2011C7 and C9 LED Christmas lights are two of the most popular styles of Christmas lighting. Traditionally these larger bulbs were extremely power hungry causing high electric bills and making it difficult to install the lights when limited electrical infrastructure was available. However, nowadays with LEDs being so energy efficient, C7 and C9 bulbs have grown in popularity. Nearly half...[...] -
Using C7 and C9 LED Replacement Bulbs - Retrofit LED Bulbs
November 20, 2011This year we've seen a huge surge in people buying LED replacement bulbs. These bulbs fit into any standard C7 or C9 light socket and offer 40% more illumination than standard LED stringer style sets. When buying LED replacement bulbs, it's important to understand that not all bulbs are created equal. By spending a few extra cents per bulb, you'll...[...] -
LED Christmas Lights - If One Bulb Goes Out Does the Whole Set Go Out?
November 5, 2011A frequently asked question we receive on a daily basis is, "With LED Christmas lights, if one bulb goes out will the whole set go out?" The answer to this question is not as simple as it might seem. It all depends on what kind of outage we're talking about. Since the one piece LED bulb and socket design is...[...] -
Hot New Product - Pro Grade C9 LED Christmas Lights
October 30, 2011This year we're featuring brand new C9 LED Christmas Lights that has already gotten a lot of attention on our website. This set has the best illumination of any C9 stringer set that we've seen. The best feature is the fact that the lens is threaded allowing you to remove it and replace the LED if it goes out. This...[...] -
Avoiding Misleading LED Christmas Light Specs and Descriptions
October 27, 2011As LED Christmas lights have begun to outsell traditional incandescent light sets, more and more new sellers have begun to emerge into the online LED market with inaccurate claims on LED Christmas light specs. Although there are a number of reputable sellers throughout the Christmas industry, there are also a fair share of less than reputable sites making unrealistic promises...[...] -
LED Light Bulbs - 100 Years In the Making
May 23, 2011LED Light Bulbs - 100 Years In the Making Being in the Christmas lighting and decorating industry, we're always talking about LED technology being the latest and greatest thing. Over the past few years we've seen a huge migration from old technology incandescent into new high tech LED Christmas lights. While many people are vaguely aware that LED technology has...[...] -
Understanding White LED Christmas Lights
April 18, 2011Warm White LED Christmas Lights Warm white is the most popular color of LED Christmas lights. It has a slight yellow hue giving it a warmer look that is closer to what most people are familiar with when using traditional incandescent Christmas lights. Warm White LEDs tend to be the most problematic color when it comes to color consistency. The...[...] -
Christmas Tech – Question of the Week
October 23, 2010I want to change the perimeter lighting around my house from the old style incandescent light line to new LED light line. What type of light line would work best for me? Christmas Designers offers LED light line in the three following styles: LED Stringer Sets LED stringer sets are the most popular option of LED perimeter style lighting as...[...] -
Aging Your Christmas Lights
October 19, 2010Why? It is important to keep track of the age of your Christmas lights sets. Older lights are more prone to failure. By knowing the age of your lights; you can put the older ones in less visible areas and you will be able to replace the oldest lights with new ones as they near the end of their life...[...]
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The Reasons Behind Our Christmas Decorations - Why We Go Nuts for Lights, Trees and Tinsel
November 25, 2019For many, November kicks off a familiar ritual. We clear the mantle, drag a horde of holiday nicknacks out of storage, and start picking apart our tangled nests of lights. A prickly tree makes a rare appearance indoors. Pine cones, garlands, sleighs, candy canes, and somehow even nutcrackers all become a big deal almost overnight. Every surface in sight is...[...] -
Tips on Hanging Your Outdoor Christmas Lights
November 5, 2019Before we get started on the how-to portion of this article, we need to say a thing or two about having your Christmas lights hung by a professional light-hanging company. People who hang Christmas lights professionally are a great resource for homeowners. They have all the gear necessary for doing a safe and thorough job. Many of them are...[...] -
Christmasworld 2019 Frankfurt, Germany
February 6, 201922 years ago my plan was to take a temporary job with a Christmas lighting company. Make a little money to help pay the bills and then move on with my life. After all, no one can actually earn a living in the Christmas business. That’s just crazy! Well, here I am, more than two decades later. That temporary job...[...] - Light Installation, Christmas Lights, Christmas Lights and Décor & Professional Christmas Installers
C9 Bulk Light Line Vs. C9 Stringer LED Light Sets: Which Should You Be Using?
November 16, 2018If there’s one problem that has plagued nearly every amateur who’s ever tried to set up a top-tier Christmas light display, it’s what to do with extra light line. You don’t have to be a pro to notice it in your own neighborhood: Those points on an otherwise perfectly lit perimeter where the installer suddenly realized their string was several...[...] - Christmas Trees, Decorative Lighting, Christmas Time, Christmas Traditions & Christmas Lights and Décor
What Type of Christmas Tree Decorator Are You?
October 23, 2018What type of Christmas tree decorator are you? Does your tree reflect your personality? Maybe you match it to the decor in your home? Or maybe you go for a specific theme? Through the years the style of the Christmas trees has changed with the times and culture from a traditionally tinsel dripped creation with bold bulb lights, to something that's a personal...[...] -
Freshen Up Your Facade: Tips to Boost Your Curb Appeal for the Holiday Season
October 11, 2018The holiday season is the time when families bundle up, pile into their cars and drive around taking in all the glimmering holiday lights. But don’t forget: While onlookers are cruising through your neighborhood, they’re not just marveling at the animatronic reindeer — they’re also sizing up your curb appeal. After all, it’s impossible for them to “Ooh!” and “Aah!”...[...] -
LED Christmas Lights: Illuminate Your House This Christmas Season
August 6, 2018You must be a Christmas decorating and lighting enthusiast, right? How do we know that? Because you’re here -- reading about decorating and lighting your house for Christmas. If you’ve never decorated your house in a real amped up way, you’ve come to the right place. At Christmas Designers, we can help you achieve your wants and desires for a...[...] -
The Benefits of LED Christmas Lights
July 31, 2018The Christmas season just would not be the same without shimmery, sparkly lights to illuminate everything and make the holiday even more shiny and bright. When it comes to picking the lights that will adorn your tree and home, you have many choices. LED Christmas lights are one of the best choices that are on the market today. If you...[...] -
Virtual Christmas Light Tour!—The Eastern USA
December 20, 2017We're continuing our tour across the United States to bring the best and brightest Christmas attractions to you. Picking up in Mississippi, we'll weave our way around the Eastern half of the US, stopping at some amazing holiday lights and sights, until we make it to Florida. We hope each stop fills you with joy and inspiration this holiday season...[...] -
Don't Let Your Holiday Take a Tragic Turn Because of Your Christmas Tree
December 18, 2017Christmas trees add lots of joy and beauty to our households every holiday season. But let’s face it – they also add a bit of risk. By just heeding a few common sense Christmas tree safety tips, you can help ensure that the most wonderful time of the year doesn’t turn into the most tragic. Christmas Tree Safety is Worth...[...] - Christmas Lights, Christmas Time, Christmas Traditions, Commercial Christmas Decorations & Christmas Lights and Décor
Virtual Christmas Light Tour! — The Western USA
December 4, 2017We're touring 21-states worth of dazzling light displays starting in Texas, heading westward, and looping back around and down to Louisiana. View LED forest, enchanted train rides, and luminous desserts from the comfort of your own home. Take some notes while you're at it, these bold light shows may inspire you to take your own holiday display to the next...[...] -
What is the Difference Between the Types of White LED Christmas Lights?
November 28, 2017Multiple colors of white LEDs can be used when done properly. In the above picture, 2800 Kelvin Warm Whites are complemented by trees with 6000 Kelvin Cool White. How many different ways can you say "white"? Really only one way - assuming you're speaking only one language. How many different ways can you 'see' white? Lots of different ways...[...] -
Pro Grade LED Christmas Lights versus Retail Grade
November 20, 2017Which grade of Christmas Designers' LED Christmas lights will be the right lights for you? As you likely know if you're already a Christmas Designers’ customer, we offer two different grades of LED Christmas lights: a Retail Grade and a Pro Grade. We offer the two different grades of LED lights simply for the convenience of our customers; we want...[...] -
From Edison to LED - The Complete History of Christmas Lights
November 9, 2017If you’re like me, you grew up surrounded by Christmas lights every December– and you loved it. From the smell of evergreen trees to the nip of the cold winter weather, when December rolls around we’re instantly filled with a feeling of warmth and joy because we know it’s Christmas time. Let’s face it, though, without Christmas lights– it just...[...] -
How Are Colors Created in LED Christmas Lights?
October 28, 2017In the long and interesting history of Christmas lights, nothing has shined as brightly as the light-emitting diode (or LED). But what makes LED Christmas lights such a powerful light source? And how are colors created in LEDs? The process that creates the light which emits from the LED is the same as with incandescent lights, electricity is consumed and...[...] -
What are LED String Lights?—A Quick Guide to Holiday Lighting Types
October 24, 2017With an abundance of information (and misinformation) available on new and old lighting technologies, it’s hard to know which to choose for your holiday decorating. To help you make an informed decision of your own below is some straightforward information on the types of lighting options available to you. LED The term “LED light” refers to a lighting type that...[...] -
Comparing C9 LED Retrofit Bulbs to C9 LED Stringer Christmas Lights
October 13, 2017C9 LED Retrofit Bulb Light Line versus C9 Stringer Light Sets When shopping for LED lights, Christmas enthusiasts and commercial Christmas buyers are often faced with a decision: whether to buy a C9 LED retrofit bulb and light line or a stringer light set. Or both! It's a question that can be rather confusing for a newbie to the world...[...] -
5 Tips for Winning Your Community’s Christmas Lighting Contest
October 10, 2017For nearly a century, decorating our homes with Christmas lights and decorations has been an American tradition. What began in the 1920’s with the first residential light show eventually expanded to become a hallmark of suburban life over the next fifty years Christmas. But it wasn’t until the 70’s that America took its newfound Christmas lighting fascination to the next...[...] -
Winter Decorations: After Christmas Decorating Ideas
January 27, 2017It can be so difficult to find winter decorations that don't shout Christmas. Here are a few ideas around the house for tasteful after-Christmas winter decorations. Winter Home Decor Winter Decorations from The House of Smiths Winter Mantle Decorations Winter Tablescape Winter Mudroom Winter Vases Vases make fantastic decor items because they can be placed anywhere around the...[...] -
Christmas Light Storage: Best Practices and Tips
January 14, 2017There's no denying it: this time of year can be just a little bit sad. Another wonderful holiday season has come to an end. All that remains is the cleanup - and for some of us, maybe a bit of personal recovery time, too! But though putting away your lights at season's end may not be quite as joyful as...[...]
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